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Curious about using Bitcoin? Join us on Thursday, December 8th for a free technical introduction to Bitcoin and the Blockchain and get yourself caught up on one of the most disruptive technologies in Fin-tech: programmable money.

A controversial technology, Bitcoin became the world's first peer-to-peer digital currency using an innovative digital record known as the Blockchain. Bitcoin has powered infamous sites like the Silk Road and attracted scrutiny from central banks around the world, all while promising to enable a new generation of decentralized apps and services ranging from record keeping to smart contracts.

Join Bitcoin expert and community organizer Chris Derose and Ironhack in exploring Bitcoin and the technology behind it. Find out why the Blockchain is a breakthrough in computer science, what it can do, and how to use it.

Our talk will explore important elements of Bitcoin and the Blockchain. With the help of Chris DeRose, attendees will:

• Learn the basics of Bitcoin and Blockchain

• Explore the need for the Blockchain in serving the underserved

• Familiarize yourself with the Bitcoin protocol and ecosystem

• Learn about developer tools and resources for using Bitcoin and the Blockchain